S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Prototype Maroon Ombré Velvet Backless Halter Dress clutch bag perfectly capturing the essence of

perfectly capturing the essence of Hollywood glamour and high fashion

it features a silver-studded bust and matching straps

published in Fashion Designers A–Z by Valerie Steele

A unisex new with tags piece

It features a sleek design with a convertible function-use it with the structured top handle or as a crossbody using the detachable strap

S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Prototype Maroon Ombré Velvet Backless Halter Dress clutch bag perfectly capturing the essence ofThis Gucci dress from the Spring Summer 1997 collection by Tom Ford is cut in a knee length silhouette with a backless halter neckline. This prototype is constructed from maroon ombr velvet with a draped cowl front secured with a metal chain strap at the neck. A variation of this design appeared on the runway modeled by Stella Tennant. The same design was worn by Carolyn Murphy to the CFDA Awards and modeled by Danielle Zinaich for Harpers Bazaar US